Community Alert Armed Robberies

About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 015th District (Austin) of an increase in Armed Robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of July and August. In these incidents, an unknown offender approaches victims from behind,brandishes a handgun and robs victim of their property

Incident times and locations are listed below:
•5100 block of West Kinzie on July 31, 2015 at 12:45 A.M.
•600 block of North LeClaire on August 11, 2015 at 12:10 A.M.

About the Offenders:
•Unknown male black armed with a handgun

What you can do:
•Report suspicious activity immediately
•Be aware of suspicious individuals in the neighborhood
•If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information
•Dial 9-1-1 immediately and remain on scene